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Vic and Sade was the most popular show of its kind in the history of radio, won numerous awards and was atop the ratings for many years running. For the majority of its time on the air it was presented in fifteen minute episodes without continuing plot. It featured the three voices of the main characters only but their world was peopled by countless characters with whom the listener became intimately acquainted. When the actor who played Vic became ill, a second male character, Uncle Fletcher, was added to the cast. And, when the actor who played Rush was called into service during WWII, another young voice was added to take his place.
The cast
Vic - Art Van Harvey
Sade - Bernadine Flynn
Rush - Bill Idelson
Uncle Fletcher - Clarence Hartzell
Russell Miller - David Whitehouse
The series was written by Paul Rhymer for the entire length of the program's run, which ran steadily from 1932 to 1944, then again in 1945 and 1946, with television stints in 1949 and 1957. Some 3500 episodes in all. The recordings you find here are all that have survived.
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Vic and Sade was the most popular show of its kind in the history of radio, won numerous awards and was atop the ratings for many years running. For the majority of its time on the air it was presented in fifteen minute episodes without continuing plot. It featured the three voices of the main characters only but their world was peopled by countless characters with whom the listener became intimately acquainted. When the actor who played Vic became ill, a second male character, Uncle Fletcher, was added to the cast. And, when the actor who played Rush was called into service during WWII, another young voice was added to take his place.
The cast
Vic - Art Van Harvey
Sade - Bernadine Flynn
Rush - Bill Idelson
Uncle Fletcher - Clarence Hartzell
Russell Miller - David Whitehouse
The series was written by Paul Rhymer for the entire length of the program's run, which ran steadily from 1932 to 1944, then again in 1945 and 1946, with television stints in 1949 and 1957. Some 3500 episodes in all. The recordings you find here are all that have survived.
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- 2006-02-01 12:00:00
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Reviewer:
fashawks8
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May 4, 2022
Subject: One of the great American works of art
Subject: One of the great American works of art
This show, with one author, three or four cast members, and zero sound effects represents one of the all-time great achievements of American culture.
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ChronicKristinitis
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January 1, 2021
Subject: Think of the humor of "Fargo"
Subject: Think of the humor of "Fargo"
To help some people to "get" Vic n Sade, think of the "Fargo" film. It was a comedy- remember that and remember Vic & Sade is a comedy. I remember
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after Fargo's release, Minnesotans didn't get the humor of Fargo- they assumed we were all laughing at their accents, but still they did not understand it. You want to know a funny coincidence- when Vic & Sade became popular, it was broadcast from Chicago, and for a while was a "local" show- the locals also did not "get" the humor then either! Caveat- not ALL the shows are hilarious, in fact there are quite a few which are just kind of non-laugh out loud funny, but interesting none the less. So- for an absolutely hilarious laughing out loud episode please see "Mr Sludge To Sleep Overnight" 40-06-17. For an amusing, though not so much guffawing type of humor see Vic Fakes the Coronet". Ms Gook's protestations on Mr Gook's faking playing in the band are so over the top. Again, think of Fargo, then you'll start to figure out the humor. Once you do, you will find this one of, if not the funniest old time radio show. Keep in mind it was ONE GUY (Paul Rhymer) who wrote EVERY show- directed it, & coached the actors on the mindset of the characters when they did their dialogues. Rhymer truly a genius!
Reviewer:
The Bridge
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September 21, 2013 (edited)
Subject: First REGULAR radio show
Subject: First REGULAR radio show
NO, this is NOT the first radio show ever, that's not what I meant. It is the first radio show that I ever listened to on a regular schedule. I think
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what caught my attention in the first place was, the description of the house down the street and around the corner, it sounded nice, like where we lived in Hollywood at the time. It was like listening in to relatives talking in the next room about their day. Truly a special example of what made radio great. If you have never heard Vic and Sade, do listen to two or three shows, I think you will like them, but then I have been wrong once or twice.
Reviewer:
qrper
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May 28, 2010
Subject: a more gentle time and place
Subject: a more gentle time and place
Vic and Sade what can be added to the positive reviews. It has all been said.
I must remember to purchase some more wash-rags soon.
I must remember to purchase some more wash-rags soon.
Reviewer:
Ben B2
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March 26, 2010
Subject: One of the greatest
Subject: One of the greatest
I can understand some people not understanding Vic and Sade, but to trash something that you don't understand seems pretty silly. It would be kind of
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like trashing Monty Python because one doesn't get British humor. Vic and Sade captures the Midwestern dialect and democratic attitude of a different era. Paul Rhymer gets justly praised by many reviewers, but in my opinion the acting is also pretty tremendous. Billy Idelson's enthusiasm and earnest self-importance make me smile. With one little "oh" after Sade belittles him for correcting her English, Idelson conveys more about his character and his supposed age than most television actors can do even though we can see their faces. An absolute classic.
Reviewer:
mikelangworthy
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March 23, 2010
Subject: Paul Rhymer was intimidatingly brilliant
Subject: Paul Rhymer was intimidatingly brilliant
I am a lifetime student of comedy. I've been in the comedy business for over thirty years and spent over twenty years making my living (and a very good
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one) writing television comedy. There has never been a comedy show on television as keenly observed, as subtlely written or as fully realized as Vic and Sade. And to think that one man wrote and directed it, and to that he created these brilliant miniatures five days a week? Mind-boggling. Rhymer created a world that was both as fantastic as Oz and as real as everybody's neighbors. It's not surprising that some people can't understand it, but it is sad.
Reviewer:
random_screen_name_0069
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February 10, 2010
Subject: Worse than reality TV
Subject: Worse than reality TV
I have listened to enough episodes of this tripe to believe I did not encounter a few "clunkers". This show is terrible. There is no humor, no interesting
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action, no witty dialog, nothing but an extremely boring group of people talking about their extremely boring days.
Reviewer:
ddudley
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March 27, 2009
Subject: The perfect radio
Subject: The perfect radio
The early shows were written for only four players, Vic, Sade, Rush and Uncle Fletcher, making the characters easy to learn and easy to love. These four
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put their world in right into your lap and, without ever hearing another voice, you come to know and love their friends, their family and their entire life. More importantly, this show will make you a part of life in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. Learn what life was like when there was no TV, making a long distant telephone call was a big deal and when $20 would buy groceries for a month. Step into this world and become a part of it.
Reviewer:
Smelly Bluetooth
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April 22, 2008
Subject: Addictive
Subject: Addictive
I listened to a few of these yesterday and now must download them all. One of the best radio series of all time, if not THE best. Garrison Keillor can't
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hold a candle to Paul Rhymer!
Reviewer:
C.L. Menser
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February 10, 2008
Subject: Where to find the rest of the episodes
Subject: Where to find the rest of the episodes
Search on "paul rhymer"
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=Paul%20Rhymer
Go directly to the rest
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade1
http ... ://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade2
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade3
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade4
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade5
Vic and Sade homepage
http://vicandsade.net/
Hope that helps.
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=Paul%20Rhymer
Go directly to the rest
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade1
http ... ://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade2
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade3
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade4
http://www.archive.org/details/vicandsade5
Vic and Sade homepage
http://vicandsade.net/
Hope that helps.
Reviewer:
Charles_Adams
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February 6, 2007
Subject: Yes, Fine.
Subject: Yes, Fine.
I love this series although contrary to what the post above says many more episodes "survive" than are posted here.
Where are all the hilarious episodes ... with Uncle Fletcher (in my opinion the highlight of this show with his inspired lunacy)?
Where are all the hilarious episodes ... with Uncle Fletcher (in my opinion the highlight of this show with his inspired lunacy)?
Reviewer:
Raoul Fenderson
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January 24, 2007
Subject: One of the all-time best
Subject: One of the all-time best
I would encourage anyone not familiar with "Vic and Sade" to listen to three or four of these short episodes. You will be hooked! And you will want to
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spread the gospel of Vic and Sade to the masses! Paul Rhymer was a genius. It's simply astounding to me that he wrote over 3,000 of these shows and nearly every one was of such consistently high calibre.
Reviewer:
faaus
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July 10, 2006
Subject: What captivating dialog and delivery!
Subject: What captivating dialog and delivery!
This is, next to Lum and Abner, my all-time favorite radio comedy series. The writing is fresh and quirky and the characters deliver!
Rhymer's use of language ... and shading are unique.
The character and organization names are pure joy to the ear.
Everyone seems to like it if they listen to at least two episodes.
Simply top of the heap.
Rhymer's use of language ... and shading are unique.
The character and organization names are pure joy to the ear.
Everyone seems to like it if they listen to at least two episodes.
Simply top of the heap.
Reviewer:
Lum Edwards
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July 3, 2006
Subject: Old Time Radio
Subject: Old Time Radio
Thank You for these wonderful encodes of Vic and Sade. The Poster might want to add "Old Time Radio" to the Keywords so It might be found easier or put
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into the OTR section. Again Thank you.
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